Kazakhstan to Strengthen Position as Key Transit Hub in Eurasia
ASTANA – During his state-of-the-nation address on Sept. 1, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Kazakhstan should bolster its role as a vital transit hub in Eurasia and aim to become a full-fledged transport and logistics power, according to the Akorda press service. Tokayev has directed the government to increase the share of the transport and logistics…
Tokayev’s Address Calls for Infrastructure Modernization, Energy, Water Security
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev underlined the need for infrastructure modernization, energy efficiency and security during his Sept. 1 state-of-the-nation address, reported the Akorda press service. “A series of accidents at thermal power plants last winter sharply highlighted the problems of infrastructure depreciation that had accumulated over the years. Outdated infrastructure has a direct…
Tokayev Outlines Key Pillars of New Economic Model in State-of-the-Nation Address
ASTANA – Kazakhstan should resolutely transition to a new economic model, prioritizing tangible improvements in citizens’ lives, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his annual state-of-the-nation address on Sept. 1, reported the Akorda press service. “The new economic course of the country will be guided by principles of fairness, inclusiveness and pragmatism,” stated Tokayev. The 90-minute…
From East to West: Foreign Media Contest Winners Awarded in Astana
ASTANA – The Kazakh Foreign Ministry hosted the ceremony on Aug. 29, honoring winners of the eighth Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media contest, initiated by the ministry, the Chief Editors Club, the Kazakh Tourism national company and the Secretariat of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA). Eight authors…
Kazakhstan, Brazil Seek to Expand Trade, Investment Ties
ASTANA — Kazakh and Brazilian business leaders explored trade and investment prospects during an Aug. 24 round table in Sao Paulo, attended by Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov, reported the ministry’s press service on Aug. 25. The meeting participants exchanged views on increasing the supply of Kazakh goods to Brazil. The Kazakh Invest national…
KIA Corporation to Invest Nearly $194 Million in New Plant in Kostanai
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar and Sang Gwon Jung, President of KIA Corporation Russia and CIS, signed an agreement to establish the KIA Qazaqstan joint venture. The partnership will oversee the construction of a new KIA plant in Kostanai with an investment of 90 billion tenge ($193.5 million), reported the Prime Minister’s…
Kazakhstan to Share Best Practices in Digital Government with Tajikistan
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon visited the Digital Government Office on Aug. 26, as part of Rahmon’s visit to Astana, reported the Akorda press service. Kazakh Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry Bagdat Mussin presented IT platforms facilitating effective interaction between government agencies and citizens.…
News Digest: Foreign Media on Tokayev’s Address at BRICS Session, Vietnamese-Kazakh Ties, and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s address at the BRICS session, the Vietnamese-Kazakh partnership, Trans-Caspian fiber optic project, and more. Kazakhstan expresses interest in joining BRICS Kazakhstan indicated its interest…
Kazakh President Advocates Uniting BRICS, SCO Efforts to Promote Global Peace
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated via video call in the BRICS Plus dialogue session, part of the 15th BRICS Summit on Aug. 24 in Johannesburg, reported the Akorda press service. The President participated in the meeting as the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Chair (SCO). In his speech, Tokayev expressed gratitude…
Almaty Hosts First Meeting of SCO Council of National Coordinators
ASTANA – Almaty, designated the cultural and tourism capital of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for 2023-2024, hosted the first meeting of the SCO Council of National Coordinators on Aug. 21-24, reported the Foreign Ministry on Aug. 24. The development of effective solutions to issues on the regional and international agenda will be a primary…
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic Hold Military Exercises
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic conducted special tactical exercises involving armed forces units at the Edelweiss training ground in Balykchy town of Issyk-Kul region, reported the Kazakh Defense Ministry on Aug. 23. The participants carried out joint actions of forces for the rapid deployment and execution of joint combat and special tasks, focusing…
UN Commends Kazakhstan’s Efforts to Strengthen Peace, Promote Dialogue in Central Asia
ASTANA – Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General and Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze noted Kazakhstan’s significant contribution to strengthening peace and promoting dialogue in the region during an Aug. 24 meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev…
Kazakhtelecom, AzerTelecom Agree to Construct Fiber Optic Communication Lines in Caspian Sea
ASTANA – The Kazakhtelecom and AzerTelecom companies signed an agreement on registering a joint venture responsible for the construction of fiber optic communication lines (FOCL) along the bottom of the Caspian Sea on Aug. 23, reported Kazakhtelecom’s press service. The initiative, a part of the Digital Silk Road project, aims to improve the quality of…
Kazakhstan, Argentina to Strengthen Bilateral, Multilateral Ties
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Argentina expressed determination to strengthen and expand bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including through mutual visits and joint events during a working visit of Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov in Buenos Aires, reported the ministry’s press service on Aug. 22. Umarov took part in the fourth round of political consultations…
Kazakhstan, US Seek to Strengthen Cooperation on Key Areas
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Chairman of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Gary Peters on Aug. 23 to outline prospects for collaboration, reported the Akorda press service. President Tokayev, in his welcoming remarks, said that Senator Peters’ visit provided an excellent opportunity to exchange views on a comprehensive…
Türkiye’s Besiktas FC Welcomes Kazakh Player Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov
ASTANA – Kazakh football player Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov, 25, has signed a four-year contract with Türkiye’s Besiktas FC, reported Sports.kz on Aug. 21. Zaynutdinov received a warm welcome from Beşiktaş fans at the team’s home stadium in Istanbul. “Zaynutdinov has managed to avoid any scandals, speaks warmly about others and says the right things. Athletes like…
Digital Bridge Awards 2023 to Honor Winners in Eight Nominations
ASTANA — The Digital Bridge Awards, the annual award of excellence in digitalization, will honor the best IT companies and specialists in eight nominations at the Digital Bridge 2023 forum on Oct. 12-13 in Astana, reported the forum’s press service on Aug. 23. Nominations include Startup of the Year, Export Excellence, Employer of Choice, VC…
Kazakh President Visits Cultural, Production Sites in Vietnam Provinces
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited several economic and cultural sites in the provinces of Bắc Ninh and Hải Dương as part of his official visit to Vietnam on Aug. 22, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev and President of Vietnam Võ Văn Thưởng visited the Chu Dau pottery village located in Hải…
Kazakhstan, China Outline Promising Areas for Cooperation
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Integration, Serik Zhumangarin, and Communist Party Secretary of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), Ma Xingrui, discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation and overcoming emerging barriers in Urumqi, reported the Prime Minister’s press service on Aug. 21. As the western gate of China, Xinjiang plays a…
Kazakhstan, EU Address Prospects for Enhancing Partnership
ASTANA – State Counselor Erlan Karin met with a delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament headed by Chair David McAllister on Aug. 21 to consider prospects for enhancing cooperation, reported the Akorda press service. The sides commended the current state and prospects for developing an expanded partnership between Kazakhstan and the…
Kazakhstan, Vietnam Sign Joint Statement, Show Commitment to Enhance Friendly Relations
ASTANA – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who arrived in Hanoi on an official visit, and President of Vietnam Võ Văn Thưởng outlined willingness to expand cooperation in all areas of mutual interest to enhance understanding, trust, and traditionally friendly relations in a joint statement published on Aug. 21, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev…
President Tokayev Outlines Key Areas to Develop Almaty
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the development of Almaty during an Aug. 18 working visit to the city, reported the Akorda press service. Almaty’s future development The meeting agenda included the city’s development, road transportation and social infrastructure, as well as ways to resolve issues in education, ecology, and medicine. According to forecasts, in…
Tokayev Instructs to Assist Coal Mine Fire Victims in Karagandy Region
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to provide assistance to the victims of the ArcelorMittal Temirtau’s Kazakhstanskaya underground coal mine fire in the Karagandy Region on Aug. 17, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev instructed the government and the akimat (the governor’s office) of the Karagandy Region to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the causes…
Kazakhstan Exports 4.1 Million Tons of Grain in Six Months
ASTANA – According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Kazakhstan exported 4.1 million tons of grain to the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan in six months of this year, reported the Kazinform on Aug. 17. The country sent more than 100,000 tons of grain to China in the same period. “Kazakhstan makes efforts to increase…
Kazakh Food, Textile Producers Showcase Goods at Urumqi Exhibition
ASTANA – Over 40 Kazakh companies display their products at the China-Eurasia Expo international exhibition, which opened on Aug. 17 in Urumqi, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The exhibition will last until Aug. 21. The event brought together Kazakh producers of pasta, oil and fat products, confectionery, jams and marmalades, honey, alcoholic and soft…
